According to the World Health Organization, obesity affects one in eight people worldwide. Obesity is a growing problem that leads to various chronic health problems like diabetes and heart disease.
Losing weight is an excellent way to improve overall wellness and cardiovascular health. At the Regenerative Medical Group, Dr. Bryn J. Henderson and Dr. John S. Farag provide a weight loss program and physical exams to help you reach your health goals. Since February is American Heart Month, let’s talk about obesity and your heart health.
Obesity means that your body mass index is higher than what it should be for your height and weight. Obesity has many effects on the body, including damaging the heart and major blood vessels.
Many other factors affect the heart, including chronic health problems. However, obesity is a modifiable risk factor for heart disease that can be reduced by losing weight.
Obesity affects the heart by increasing blood pressure and cholesterol levels. It also causes full-body inflammation and atherosclerosis, increasing the risk of heart disease.
Losing weight is the best way to decrease the risk of heart problems from obesity.
Losing weight is essential for a healthy heart – but it's not easy. However, the benefits to your heart and body are numerous. There are many ways losing weight improves long-term heart health, and five of them include:
Obesity makes it difficult for the heart to pump blood, increasing blood pressure and other risks. Losing weight relieves stress on the heart and lowers blood pressure.
High cholesterol levels are associated with obesity and may lead to heart attack and stroke. Weight loss can improve cholesterol levels to prevent dangerous complications to your health and heart.
Obesity increases the risk of many chronic health issues, including diabetes. Losing weight evens out blood sugar levels and prevents diabetes and concurrent heart problems.
Inflammation takes a toll on the body, especially for those who are overweight. Even a moderate amount of weight loss reduces inflammation, which helps blood flow freely through the vessels to the heart.
Losing weight improves the overall functionality of the heart. It takes stress off the vessels and muscles to allow it to work correctly and prevent dangerous complications.
Diet changes and exercises are the first step in any weight loss program. The easiest way to lose weight is to burn more calories than you consume to create a calorie deficit.
Diet and exercise are enough for many people to lose weight, but this doesn't work for everyone. We offer a weight loss program that utilizes various methods to help you beat obesity.
We assess your health, body type, and nutritional needs to develop a customized plan. This plan often includes peptide therapy, IV therapy, and customized nutrition. We may also prescribe weight loss medications to help you reach your goal weight.
Call the Regenerative Medical Group today to make an appointment with our team for our weight loss program or request a consultation on our website.
